
Gun Violence
Philadelphia police officer shot near Overbrook High School; video shows chaotic scene
A witness who recorded video of the chaos said the incident started as a fight. The officer was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical but stable condition.
3 days ago
Maurice Hill found guilty for attempted murder of Philadelphia police officers during 2019 shooting
Authorities said Hill fired more than 100 rounds at narcotics officers during the incident that took place in the city's Nicetown-Tioga section.
5 days ago
Federal dollars the state is losing come from bipartisan legislation passed after a Texas school shooting that left 19 children dead.
1 week ago
Listen 0:58Free basketball league in Kensington offers alternative to violence
A successful first season provided exercise and a social outlet for adult men under 40. A summer session is planned.
2 weeks ago
East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:48‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding
Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:032 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention
President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo
You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.
Air Date: April 11, 2025 11:30 am
Listen 12:15Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids
Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.
1 month ago
Listen 1:01Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week
Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.
1 month ago
Listen 1:31Philly group remembers gun violence victims through music
Hearing Philadelphia engages with families impacted by gun violence by offering music to help with healing.
1 month ago
Delaware County Council bans ‘ghost guns.’ A gun rights organization threatens legal action
Pennsylvania Gun Rights sent a letter to Delco officials in March calling the ordinance a violation of the Constitution and threatening legal action if adopted.
1 month ago
Listen 0:58Councilmember Anthony Phillips and city leaders are looking for solutions after a triple shooting at the Charles M. Finley Recreation Center.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, faces separate federal and state murder charges.
1 month ago
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
Sales of the homemade firearms grew exponentially after kits that let people easily build them at home came on the market, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion.
1 month ago